Style Diary: Blue & White Maxi

Maxi dresses are one of the easiest style tricks in the book. Throw one on with a few sparkling accessories, and these pretty pieces can be dressed up or down for just about any occasion. I love the breezy, effortlessly cool feel of a long dress, and this one has a pretty crisscrossed strap detail in the back. The combination of blue and white feels so fresh, and it reminds me of long summer days spent at the beach or enjoying an afternoon picnic and looking at the shapes in the clouds. Dresses like this are also great for travel, and you could easily belt this or tie up the side of the hemline to give it a different look. Stuck in a style rut? A pretty maxi dress can help you mix things up a little.